TN HB2159

Garagekeepers may store a motor vehicle without express written authorization if they make a good faith attempt to acquire consent for repairs and send notice of intent to store via certified mail to the registered owner.

Garagekeepers retain lien rights on stored vehicles even without express written storage authorization, provided they follow the good faith consent attempt and certified mail notice procedures.

Liens may be enforced 30 days after mailing the notice, or 30 days after the owner receives the notice if a return receipt is obtained within the initial 30-day period.

Garagekeepers must submit documentation to the Department of Revenue to prove compliance, including written records of contact attempts and copies of certified mail receipts.

Certain statutory requirements for towed/stored vehicles are waived for garagekeepers who comply with the good faith consent and notice procedures when they cannot reach the vehicle owner.